Volume 25 - Issue 5 - May 2013
04/26/2013
Ronald K. Binder, MD; Ronald G. Carere, MD; Fabian P. Nietlispach, MD
We report the innovation of both a partly covered and completely covered custom designed variable diameter balloon expandable stent for percutaneous closure of a baffle leak after total caval pulmonary connection (TCPC). Customized...
We report the innovation of both a partly covered and completely covered custom designed variable diameter balloon expandable stent for percutaneous closure of a baffle leak after total caval pulmonary connection (TCPC). Customized...
We report the innovation of both...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Ulrich Gerckens, MD; Luciano Pizzulli, MD; Konstantinos Raisakis, MD
We report a case in which alcohol septal ablation was used as a bailout therapy for the acutely developed intracavity obstruction after TAVI. Alcohol septal ablation can be considered as a salvage therapeutic tool when other therapies are...
We report a case in which alcohol septal ablation was used as a bailout therapy for the acutely developed intracavity obstruction after TAVI. Alcohol septal ablation can be considered as a salvage therapeutic tool when other therapies are...
We report a case in which...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Sanjeevan Pasupati, MB, FRACP, MBChB; Martin K. Stiles, MB, FRACP, PhD, MBChB; Matthew R. Steger, Esq, MPA, NRP; Matthew R. Webber, MBBCh, FRACP
Attempted atrial transseptal puncture in a 63-yr-old man undergoing an ablative procedure for atrial fibrillation was complicated by inadvertent delivery of an 8 Fr sheath across the aorta. Due to obesity-related perioperative risks we opted...
Attempted atrial transseptal puncture in a 63-yr-old man undergoing an ablative procedure for atrial fibrillation was complicated by inadvertent delivery of an 8 Fr sheath across the aorta. Due to obesity-related perioperative risks we opted...
Attempted atrial transseptal...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Khaldoon Alaswad, MD
Using a Gore Flow Reversal protection device, we were able to use catheter therapy to treat a carotid thrombosis, which was previously contraindicated for this condition. The embolic protection device and the procedural technical aspects are...
Using a Gore Flow Reversal protection device, we were able to use catheter therapy to treat a carotid thrombosis, which was previously contraindicated for this condition. The embolic protection device and the procedural technical aspects are...
Using a Gore Flow Reversal...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Stefano Rigattieri, MD, PhD; Paolo Loschiavo, MD; Alessandro Sciahbasi, MD, PhD
We report three cases of longitudinal stent deformation observed at our Institution.
We report three cases of longitudinal stent deformation observed at our Institution.
We report three cases of...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Zaheed Tai, MD, DO, FACC, FSCAI
Chronic total occlusions of the superficial femoral artery occur in approximately 40% of patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. When antegrade revascularization is not feasible, a retrograde approach should be considered,...
Chronic total occlusions of the superficial femoral artery occur in approximately 40% of patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. When antegrade revascularization is not feasible, a retrograde approach should be considered,...
Chronic total occlusions of the...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Cataldo Palmieri, MD; Marco Vaghetti, MD
Coronary pseudoaneurysm after bare metal stent implantation is a rare event. Observation, surgical resection or implantation of another stent, bare or covered, are alternative management options. The most appropriate treatment should be...
Coronary pseudoaneurysm after bare metal stent implantation is a rare event. Observation, surgical resection or implantation of another stent, bare or covered, are alternative management options. The most appropriate treatment should be...
Coronary pseudoaneurysm after...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/26/2013
Po Zhang, MD, PhD; Xian-yang Zhu, MD, PhD
Despite advances, transcatheter closure of a patent ductus arteriosus can be associated with rare complications. We report herein six cases of severe thrombocytopenia complication following transcatheter occlusion of a PDA.
Despite advances, transcatheter closure of a patent ductus arteriosus can be associated with rare complications. We report herein six cases of severe thrombocytopenia complication following transcatheter occlusion of a PDA.
Despite advances, transcatheter...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Editor's Message
04/26/2013
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI
As we continue to showcase lessons learned from leading cardiovascular centers located around the world, we have included numerous articles in the May issue that should be of great interest to the practicing interventionalist including...
As we continue to showcase lessons learned from leading cardiovascular centers located around the world, we have included numerous articles in the May issue that should be of great interest to the practicing interventionalist including...
As we continue to showcase...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Clinical Images
04/26/2013
I. B. Vijayalakshmi, MD, DM, DSc; Chitra Narasimhan, MD; Ashish Agarwal, MD
The surgical and transcatheter coil closure of coronary arterial fistulas are described in the literature. We report our experience of a successful transcatheter closure of a coronary arterial fistula, arising from the left coronary artery...
The surgical and transcatheter coil closure of coronary arterial fistulas are described in the literature. We report our experience of a successful transcatheter closure of a coronary arterial fistula, arising from the left coronary artery...
The surgical and transcatheter...
04/26/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Review
04/25/2013
Clifford J. Kavinsky, MD, PhD; Damien P. Kenny, MB, MD, MRCPCh; Suhaib Kazmouz, MD; Qi-Ling Cao, MD; Ziyad M. Hijazi, MD, MPH
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the most common congenital heart defects accounting for 7%-10% of all congenital heart disease in children and 30%-33% of defects diagnosed in adults with congenital heart disease. This review highlights...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the most common congenital heart defects accounting for 7%-10% of all congenital heart disease in children and 30%-33% of defects diagnosed in adults with congenital heart disease. This review highlights...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Radial Access Technique
04/25/2013
Lucia Marinucci, MD; Lucia Uguccioni, MD; Stefania Uguccioni, MD; Gioel Gabrio Secco, MD; Rossella Fattori, MD; Rosario Parisi, MD
Study compares the reperfusion time between radial versus femoral approach in patients older than 75 years who are undergoing primary PCI.
Study compares the reperfusion time between radial versus femoral approach in patients older than 75 years who are undergoing primary PCI.
Study compares the reperfusion...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/25/2013
Jose G. Diez, MD; Phillip A. Weeks, PharmD, BCPS; Haider M. Alkhateeb, MD; Stephen E. Michaud, PharmD, BCPS
The role of ACT monitoring of bivalirudin in PCI is not defined based on current practice guidelines. We investigated whether hyper- and hypo-ACT responses to bivalirudin in PCI may be associated with excessive bleeding or thrombotic...
The role of ACT monitoring of bivalirudin in PCI is not defined based on current practice guidelines. We investigated whether hyper- and hypo-ACT responses to bivalirudin in PCI may be associated with excessive bleeding or thrombotic...
The role of ACT monitoring of...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
04/25/2013
Thomas Pilgrim, MD; Bernhard Meier, MD, FACC, FESC; Peter Wenaweser, MD
We report the case of a 84-year-old male presenting with syncope and dynamic ST-T-wave changes due to decompensated severe valvular aortic stenosis undergoing successful emergency transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
We report the case of a 84-year-old male presenting with syncope and dynamic ST-T-wave changes due to decompensated severe valvular aortic stenosis undergoing successful emergency transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
We report the case of a...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/25/2013
Cristian Di Russo, MD; Alessandro Sciahbasi, MD, PhD; Francesco Rocco Pugliese, MD; Stefano Rigattieri, MD, PhD; Giuseppe Ferraiuolo, MD; Silvio Fedele, MD; Giuliano Altamura, MD; Paolo Loschiavo, MD; Maria Cera, MD
Little is known about the efficacy and medium-term outcomes of primary percutaneous coronary intervention in very old patients. We evaluated in-hospital and 6-month outcomes in a retrospective cohort of nonagenarian patients with...
Little is known about the efficacy and medium-term outcomes of primary percutaneous coronary intervention in very old patients. We evaluated in-hospital and 6-month outcomes in a retrospective cohort of nonagenarian patients with...
Little is known about the...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/25/2013
Christophe DeMeester; Olivier Gurne, MD, PhD; Patrick Chenu, MD, PhD; Joelle Kefer, MD, PhD; Jean Renkin, MD, PhD; Jean-Marie Gapira, MD; Sophie Pierard, MD
An evaluation into predictors of recovery after balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) among patients with aortic stenosis and depressed left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was conducted among 151 consecutive patients (59 of whom had poor...
An evaluation into predictors of recovery after balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) among patients with aortic stenosis and depressed left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was conducted among 151 consecutive patients (59 of whom had poor...
An evaluation into predictors of...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/25/2013
Vahid Eslami, MD; Morteza Safi, MD; Mohammad Reza Movahed, MD, PhD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI; Maryam Taherkhani, MD; Ali Adibi, MD
Acute ST elevation myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is associated with significant arrhythmia and cardiac arrest. QT prolongation can occur in the setting of ischemia or acute STEMI as a risk factor for arrhythmia. The goal of this study was to...
Acute ST elevation myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is associated with significant arrhythmia and cardiac arrest. QT prolongation can occur in the setting of ischemia or acute STEMI as a risk factor for arrhythmia. The goal of this study was to...
Acute ST elevation myocardial...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/25/2013
Andrzej Ochala, MD; Grzegorz A. Smolka, MD; Wojciech Wojakowski, MD, PhD; Zbigniew Gasior, MD; Piotr Pysz, MD; Marek Jasinski, MD, PhD; Ewa Peszek-Przybyła, MD; Tomasz Roleder, MD
We conducted a study to evaluate the transcatheter paravalvular leak closure (TPVLC) aptitude to reduce manifestations of heart failure caused by aortic paravalvular leak (PVL) and found that heart failure caused by aortic PVL can be safely...
We conducted a study to evaluate the transcatheter paravalvular leak closure (TPVLC) aptitude to reduce manifestations of heart failure caused by aortic paravalvular leak (PVL) and found that heart failure caused by aortic PVL can be safely...
We conducted a study to evaluate...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/25/2013
Jeevanantham Rajeswaran, PhD; Matthew A. Cavender, MD, MPH; Linda DiPaola, BA; Penny Houghtaling, MS; Stephen G. Ellis, MD; Michael S. Kiernan, MD; Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD; Andrew N. Rassi, MD; Venu Menon, MD; Patrick W. Whitlow, MD
We studied the outcomes of 199 patients with multivessel coronary artery disease and STEMI complicated by shock who underwent PCI at the Cleveland Clinic between 01/01/2002-6/30/2010. We found that approximately 1 out of 4 of these patients...
We studied the outcomes of 199 patients with multivessel coronary artery disease and STEMI complicated by shock who underwent PCI at the Cleveland Clinic between 01/01/2002-6/30/2010. We found that approximately 1 out of 4 of these patients...
We studied the outcomes of 199...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
04/25/2013
Chieh-Shou Su, MD; Tsun-Jui Liu, MD; Chen-Rong Tsau, MD; Kae-Woei Liang, MD; Wei-Chun Chang, MD; Chih-Tai Ting, MD; Wen-Lieng Lee, MD
Concomitant renal artery stenosis (RAS) aggravates coronary artery disease, but no reports have been published on the feasibility, safety and outcomes of concomitant percutaneous renal artery stenting in patients presenting with acute...
Concomitant renal artery stenosis (RAS) aggravates coronary artery disease, but no reports have been published on the feasibility, safety and outcomes of concomitant percutaneous renal artery stenting in patients presenting with acute...
Concomitant renal artery...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Invasive Thoughts
04/25/2013
Steven L. Goldberg, MD
What are the implications that two trials suggested a mortality benefit when the radial approach was used to access the arterial system during a STEMI?
What are the implications that two trials suggested a mortality benefit when the radial approach was used to access the arterial system during a STEMI?
What are the implications that...
04/25/2013
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
